Wayne County, Ohio

OH · FIPS 39169 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 116,588 #545 / 3,222
83th
Median Household Income $73,574 -2.1% #944 / 3,222
71th
Median Age 38.9 years 0.0% #2,407 / 3,222
25th
Median Home Value $222,100 -21.2% #1,168 / 3,222
64th
Median Gross Rent $881 -24.2% #1,543 / 3,222
52th
Poverty Rate 9.4% -25.3% #667 / 3,222
79th

Demographics

Wayne County has a population of 116,588, making it the #545 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.9 years, which is 0.0% below the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

97.3%
Native Born
2.7%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Wayne County is $73,574, ranking #944 out of 3,222 counties — 2.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 9.4% and unemployment stands at 3.3%.

Median Household Income
$73,574 −2.1% vs nat'l
Rank #944 of 3,222
71th percentile
Per Capita Income
$35,229 −14.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,558 of 3,222
52th percentile
Poverty Rate
9.4% −25.3% vs nat'l
Rank #667 of 3,222
79th percentile
Unemployment Rate
3.3% −37.8% vs nat'l
Rank #861 of 3,222
73th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
25.1% −25.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,209 of 3,222
62th percentile
Mean Commute Time
22.6 min −18.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,421 of 3,222
25th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Wayne County is $222,100 (-21.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $881/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.6%.

Median Home Value
$222,100 −21.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,168 of 3,222
64th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$881 −24.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,543 of 3,222
52th percentile
Homeownership Rate
76.6% +18.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,249 of 3,222
61th percentile
76.6% Homeownership

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Health

86.1% of residents in Wayne County have health insurance coverage, which is 6.1% below the national rate.

86.1% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
86.1% −6.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,783 of 3,222
14th percentile

About Wayne County, Ohio

Wayne County, Ohio has a total population of 116,588, making it the 545th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Wayne County is 38.9 years.

The median household income in Wayne County is $73,574, which ranks #944 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 2.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.4%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3%.

The median home value in Wayne County is $222,100, 21.2% below the national median. Renters in Wayne County pay a median gross rent of $881 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Wayne County, 25.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 25.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 86.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.6 min.

Wayne County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 92.3% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (2.5%) and Two or More Races (2.5%).

All data for Wayne County, Ohio comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.